"This is really mind-bending. With my IQ, I'd probably be wiped out in less than two rounds against you guys. It's terrifying."
"Nonsense, you just haven't thought about it that way. Okay, stop overthinking. How about we skip the lesson today and play chess with me?"
"No, I don't have much time left. I'm definitely going to visit Uncle Zhang at the border during the summer vacation, and I also want to stay in Liujiatun for a few more days this time. So my time is really tight right now. Don't hold me back."
"Alright, alright, I definitely won't hold you back. I'm going to go chat with Old Master Gu now. Don't stay out too late."
"Um."
Zhang Hongmei found Wang Xinyi in the living room. The two began teaching and learning together, and both quickly got into the swing of things.
Zhang Shouyi went to Gu Chuanming's room, leaving Chengzi and Xiao Li outside.
"Hehe, you haven't had your fill of smugness yet?"
"Well, we'll just keep it to ourselves. We can't cause this girl any trouble. Otherwise, it won't be something the two of us can easily handle." Gu Chuanming's lips curled up.
“I know that. This girl just told me she doesn’t want Zhou Yuanqing’s life anymore. How could I possibly spare him? Since she can’t bear to do it, let’s wait until Zhou Yuanqing returns to the capital before dealing with him. That might make things easier.”
"Hehe, okay. I'll just cooperate with you. One of my undercover agents is going to be ruined this time." Gu Chuanming said, taking the opportunity to express his willingness to make sacrifices.
"Hehe, it's alright. With so many hidden lines, losing one won't make a difference."
"You make it sound so easy. These will all be the heirs of the Gu family in the future."
"Hehe, your Gu family heir is also my son."
"Heh." Gu Chuanming sneered.
"Why don't you believe me?"
Gu Chuanming rolled his eyes, completely bewildered.
"Old Gu, you were ruthless. Jiang Zhaoqing's brother is completely crippled. The people below say that Jiang Zhaoqing rushed out like a madwoman today."
"I didn't hit her hard. Since she dared to say that my Gu family line would end, then let them keep her company for a long time."
"Hehe, that's a brilliant move."
"Are you going with me this time?"
“That girl feels sorry for me and doesn’t want me to go. Since that’s the case, I’ll give her something good. I’ll have Li Guoliang give it to her and let that girl see the depravity of human nature.”
"Yeah, being too naive won't do, will it? I'm telling you, you're getting impatient. Those old geezers are all eyeing this girl now."
"Hehe. Let them be drooling."
Aren't you afraid of what might happen?
"Hahaha. I don't care about 'what ifs'. They can only watch. If someone tries to make a move, that'll be just what I want. My only fear is that they won't dare to."
"Zhang Shouyi, the luckiest thing for me is that I chose you."
"Hehe. Old Gu, your luckiest moments are yet to come. Alright. You can enjoy your happiness now. I'm going to rest, or I'll age faster and that girl will complain."
Zhang Shouyi left amidst Gu Chuanming's loud laughter.
The next morning, Zhang Hongmei didn't even have time to talk to Wang Xinyi before Zhang Shouyi pulled her away, much to Gu Chuanming's dismay.
Upon arriving at the compound, Zhang Hongmei began reading and studying in the living room; the course schedule needed to be accelerated.
It wasn't until 10:30 that Zhang Hongmei stood up and stretched. It was time to cook. There would only be two people eating today, and the rice was from yesterday, since it hadn't changed in the space. She just needed to stir-fry some vegetables; today she'd make shredded pork with garlic sauce, the braised pork belly was still hot, and she'd also make fish balls.
Zhang Shouyi returned at 11:30, and the food was already on the table.
This time, Zhang Hongmei witnessed Zhang Shouyi's appetite once again. Of the hundred fish balls, Zhang Shouyi ate more than half of them, and didn't eat anything else.
Having learned from yesterday's experience, Zhang Hongmei prepared the hot water early. After Zhang Shouyi finished eating, he, like Gu Chuanming, took two showers in the bathroom before coming out.
They're all smart people; there's no need to say certain things. As long as it benefits them, that's enough.
"Keep the fish balls Hongmei left behind; I'll save them for dinner tonight. You can stay home and read this afternoon; I'm not going to work today, I'll stay home and keep you company."
"No need, it'll interfere with my studies. Either you take me home, or you go back to work. Come home for dinner at six in the evening."
"Yes." Zhang Shouyi stayed at home for a while longer before reluctantly leaving under Zhang Hongmei's urging.
Dinner was the leftovers from lunch. Zhang Hongmei even added some spring water to Zhang Shouyi's fish ball soup, so Zhang Shouyi took another bath.
"Hongmei, don't go back today. I'll take you straight to school tomorrow morning."
"No, take me home right away."
"Okay, I'll take you home in a bit. Also, the results of the investigations of the fifteen people you provided are out. These people are all fine, you can choose for yourself. Also, the foreign language teacher will be teaching for one hour on Wednesday noon, and for two hours after school at six o'clock in the afternoon."
“Brother Zhang, I don’t want to start learning from scratch with them. I should be fine with Wang Xinyi teaching me.”
“Okay, Wang Xinyi has been abroad for five years, so of course she has no problem with foreign languages.”
"Okay, hurry up and take me home, it's too late."
Seeing her resolute attitude, Zhang Shouyi had no choice but to drive her home.
The next day, before going to school, Zhang Hongmei looked at the investigation report Zhang Shouyi had given her the day before. Cheng Guangxu and Cai Peilin, both from the mathematics department, were both fine. In the end, they selected two second-year students from the economics department, no first-year students, one third-year student, and one fourth-year student, thus finalizing the selection. There were only two girls. Including herself, there were three girls: Miao Xinyue, a second-year student, and Zhao Yuetong, a third-year student.
Yan Dongming, a sophomore in the Economics Department, and Kong Yushun, a senior.
All six of them were young people. Zhang Hongmei, who had a family, did not choose them. She did not want to be tempted and have her family fall apart in the future, which would be a sin for her.
Zhang Hongmei wrote a notice and posted it on the bulletin board, asking the fifteen registered students to meet in the student union lobby at noon.
Even if you don't choose them, you should still let them know. Maybe you can go abroad next time.
Zhang Hongmei handed the finalized list to the principal, who would then give her a meeting at noon to discuss it, after which she could finally relax completely.
I ran into Shan Mianzhi while eating in the cafeteria, and I briefly told him about my decision.
"Chairman Shan, the foreign language teacher will be here on Wednesday. The classroom was arranged by the principal. If you want to learn, don't miss the time."
"And you?"
“I’m not going to study with them anymore. I have to go back to my hometown. You heard it the other day. Also, there are people in my family who speak foreign languages.”
"Yes, Aunt Wang has lived abroad for five years, so teaching you is no problem at all. Hongmei, are you coming to my house for dinner tonight?"
"Chairman Shan, I'm so sorry, I've been studying a foreign language lately. I'm still catching up on the textbook. I'll let you know that I'll definitely visit you when I have the chance."
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